Team Member

Pret a Manger; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-casual restaurant chain located at Stansted Airport is seeking individuals with enthusiasm and team spirit. No experience is required, and you will learn to prepare delicious food while providing outstanding customer service. The position offers flexible 35-hour full-time shifts, competitive pay between £15.26 to £16.51 per hour, and generous benefits including free meals while working, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career growth. Valid airport security pass and references required.

Benefits

Free meals while you’re working

Club Pret Membership – 50% off food and 5 free drinks a day

Free shoes

Rewards for outstanding performance

Flexible shifts

Pension scheme

Length-of-service reward

Pret parties

Free parking

Discounted shopping at Stansted Airport

Qualifications

• Must have a valid airport security pass and provide 5 years of references.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious products and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Work in a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Team spirit

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

Discover a world of opportunities at Pret a Manger, Stansted Airport! Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast‑casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, natural ingredients and commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, we’re dedicated to delighting our customers every day. Our food is handmade in our shop kitchens throughout the day and anything we don’t sell goes to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic (and always will be) and our Coffee Fund is supporting the next generation of farmers. It’s partly what we think makes Pret special.

As part of the process, you must be able to provide 5 years of references. These can be:

• Employment reference
• Self‑employed reference
• Unemployment reference (Job Centre or Benefits offices)
• School / Education reference
• Agency reference

Responsibilities

No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit. Be part of a dynamic environment where you’ll learn to prepare delicious products and deliver outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

Must have a valid airport security pass (Pret will pay for this) and be able to provide 5 years of references. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love working and having fun in a team, and enjoy an early‑morning schedule.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: £15.26 to £16.51 per hour (inclusive of a weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour). Flexible shifts: 35‑hour full‑time positions with shifts spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday, starting as early as 9 pm and finishing as late as 7 am. Earn an extra £5 when you start to work between 3 am and 5 am. 28 days paid holiday (pro‑rata if part‑time).

Benefits

• Flexible shifts
• Free meals while you’re working
• Club Pret Membership – 50% off food and 5 free drinks a day
• Free shoes
• Rewards for outstanding performance
• Pension scheme
• Length‑of‑service reward
• Pret parties
• And more…

Airport‑Specific Benefits

• Free parking
• Up to 80% discount on travel to the airport with public transport (more info on Stansted Airport website)
• Free car park while you’re on holiday
• Discounted shopping at Stansted Airport
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Career Growth

• Outstanding training and development (over 85% of our managers have been internally promoted)
• Apprenticeships Level 3
• Internal ‘Opportunity Network’ to view all available Pret jobs within shops and at the Support Centre, 75B